Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a form of resistance?&#10;A)Ignoring&#10;B)Interrupting&#10;C)Shifting focus&#10;D)Negating

Accepted Answer

Shifting focus

Question 2

Transitional summaries are statements used to:&#10;A)End a counseling session&#10;B)Remind clients of transitional recovery needs&#10;C)Summarize accomplishments of a completed stage&#10;D)Shift from one therapeutic encounter to the next

Accepted Answer

Transitional summaries are statements used to shift from one therapeutic encounter to the next.

Question 3

Contemplation is the earliest stage of the change process.

Accepted Answer

Contemplation is the second stage of the change process, following the precontemplation stage.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT one of the five early motivational methods?&#10;A)challenging&#10;B)affirming&#10;C)summarizing&#10;D)eliciting change talk

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is NOT one...

Question 5

Sometimes a stage of change may be skipped altogether.

Accepted Answer

In the Transtheoretical Model of Change, it's recognized that individuals may not necessarily go through each stage in a linear fashion and may skip stages or cycle back through previous stages.

Question 6

When a client determines that his behavior is causing enough problems to warrant a change,that client is in the Preparation stage.

Accepted Answer

The Preparation stage is when a client recognizes that their behavior is causing problems and they are ready to make a change.

Question 7

Self-efficacy is a person's belief about his or her ability to be efficient.

Accepted Answer

Self-efficacy is a person's belief in their ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, not about being efficient.

Question 8

Which is NOT one of the six stages of change?&#10;A)relapse&#10;B)motivation&#10;C)action&#10;D)maintenance

Accepted Answer

The six stages of change, according to the Transtheoretical Model, are precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, maintenance, and termination. "Motivation" is not listed as one of these stages, making it the correct answer.

Question 9

Counselors are encouraged to view resistance as a welcome signal that the therapeutic relationship is at a turning point.

Accepted Answer

Viewing resistance as a welcome signal allows counselors to recognize it as an opportunity to deepen the therapeutic relationship and address underlying issues, indicating a pivotal moment for progress.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT one of the four pillars that guide MI?&#10;A)Expressing Empathy&#10;B)Develop Alliance&#10;C)Rolling with Resistance&#10;D)Support Self-Efficacy

Accepted Answer

The four pillars that guide Motivational Interviewing (MI) are: 1) Expressing Empathy, 2) Rolling with Resistance, 3) Supporting Self-Efficacy, and 4) Developing Discrepancy. "Develop Alliance" is not listed among these foundational principles, making it the correct answer.

Deck 7: Motivational Interviewing